Back to normal life now, my babies have returned to their own homes, the decorations are packed away in the loft and the heated debate about Cadburys Creme Eggs have started (will save that post for another ranty Friday maybe!) So my Brain twin Sonya and I decided we should try being real grown up bloggers, with linkys and lists and a regular schedule and everything, yes I can here you all laughing at the concept - I mean us - grown ups - yeah right! And here it is - Pretty things!
So this is it, a weekly link up showing us the best (or maybe worst) or your treasures, share the story … [Read more...]

Ok - I'll admit that by anyones standards - I'm not a girl anymore! Rather more a mature lady or experience and poise....... ok without the poise then!
But what I am is the household driver! Badger doesn't drive - so the long haul trips on holidays and the family taxi service is all down to me!
I thought I'd share with you the best tips and tricks I have - as to how to survive the long haul drive and still be capable of a conversation at the end of it all! (I have done it without Badger just me and kids - From home to north of Inverness in a day, nearly 600 miles!)
I think … [Read more...]

There's a very lovely meme doing the rounds at the moment and the equally lovely Mummy Central has tagged me - so here goes - what am I doing now?
Currently I am: Waiting for my girlie to get home from dancing so we can have dinner! I'm bloody starving! But also on a longer term note, making a complete set of tudor clothing for a friend, busy busy busy making Elsa costumes for lovely blogging chums and enjoying being creative!
Reading: Bill Bryson - At Home. I love his books, easy to read, always interesting and usually funny. This one is the story of the house - how it changes through … [Read more...]

What can I say that's not already been said ?
Friendships renewed.....new friendships formed
You lot - and you know who you are ... are fab and I love you! So wonderful to be be greeted by old faces and to be hugged so tight by new friends and people I've longed to meet for real!
Laughing....tiaras......well deserved awards...........more laughing and of course awesome chutney.
That Emma Freud bird is awesome isn't she! Had me in stitches (and sorry but sad no hoper moment - I sat at the same table as Richard Curtis!!! aarrrrggghhhhh! sorry done with that now!)
And as for … [Read more...]

I was horrified earlier in the week when a fellow blogger commented that she had been accused of poisoning her child by letting them have cola to drink. And it has made me think quite seriously about how we judge other peoples parenting.
Now I will be the first one to put my hand up and tut if I think someone is 'doing it wrong' but it's an internal tut and I would never be so rude as to tell them to their face! Unless of course the child is in imminent danger.
I'm fairly sure there are people would be very disapproving of the way I have brought my children up and the things I have let … [Read more...]

Dear Emma,
Morning! I hope this morning finds you feeling ok! Have you started scratching the days until escape into the wall of your room yet?
I wasn't sure what to write for you today to cheer you up, there have been so many wonderful posts already, jokes (not all them good ones of course) beautiful pictures, messages of support, everything you can imagine. So I asked around for people to send me something lovely to share with you.
My cousin Karen, thought you would like this, a thoughtful picture to to inspire you when you're feeling down.
Helen from Kiddy Charts sent me a … [Read more...]

I can only imagine how tired the members of #teamhonk are after their whirlwind tour of Ghana! But what a trip they've had - baking bread, visiting schools, vaccination centres and mental health projects. Interviews on the radio, writing blogs, tweeting 'til their fingers drop off and meeting the inspirational people who Comic Relief have helped!
I so pleased to get my digital postcard from them. Thank you amazing ladies - the work you did there was fantastic and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next!!!
Hello Mary!
This morning we visited a vaccine clinic in Accra … [Read more...]

Yesterday afternoon I spent an emotional afternoon with a wonderful group of ladies who blog. We were honoured to be attending the funeral of our beloved Multiple Mummy
As we stood in the pub afterwards we naturally turned to talking about our blogs, our families and Mammasaurus's obsession with leg hair and other peoples pants! A strange conversation to be had, but I guess one I should have expected really!!
It suddenly occurred to me what on earth did I have in common with these people? They are planning children's birthday parties, choosing primary schools and dealing with breast … [Read more...]